Mary Belle Benfield

Mary Belle Benfield, age 93, of the Batesville Community went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, November 12, 2022.  Mary Belle died peacefully at home in her sleep after a brief illness.

Mrs. Benfield was born February 11, 1929 to the late Elijah and Sarah Frances Cantrell.  She was the oldest member of Bethel Baptist Church where she served and worshiped her entire life.  Mary Belle loved singing in the choir, participating in church activities and fellowshipping at church events.

In addition to her parents, Mary Belle was preceded in death by her husband Buford Benfield, son Kenneth Benfield, grandson Kristopher Addis, granddaughter Ashley Benfield, granddaughter Tammy Craven, four brothers and six sisters.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Larry & Regina Ann Benfield (Batesville), son Edward Benfield (Batesville), daughter and son-in-law Ann & Billy Smith (Baldwin), daughter and son-in-law Janice & Pood Thomas (Cleveland), daughter and son-in-law Lisa & Ronnie Addis (Demorest), two sisters-in-law Rachel Cantrell and Bertie Sosebee (Sautee), nine grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to NEGA Hospice nurses Dee, Julie and Becky for their kind and compassionate care for our mother.

The family will receive friends from 2-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Bethel Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Abernathy, Dr. Shannon Rhodes and Mr. Ron Cantrell will officiate. Interment will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.